My hometown of Kristiansand in South Norway was the setting for this shot. The movingly desolate landscape is captured in Lund, a district in the north of the city town. I love to make pictures when it’s foggy and misty like this. Things appear to look more in focus in this kind of weather. 

It’s the same with our life sometimes. Misty as a metaphor means how things can come out clearer when the disruptions disappear or the cloudiness of our minds are replaced with clarity. So, it’s never easy, but try to see beyond the misty and make your life a cleaner and clearer place to be.

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Misty (3/12)
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Fort Carre, Antibes, South of France. I captured this image on a morning run. I originally thought I had captured a meadow of dandelions by the sea. It turned out to be coltsfoot. I only found out after the design had been named. I decided not to correct it.

We are human. So, occasionally we make mistakes. The good bit is when we learn from our mistakes, getting better by doing so. Do not dwell negatively on error. Instead, focus on what is important. Life is like a camera. Find a subject, engage yourself, take a shot, capture the essence, and hope it all works out and is a great photo. If not, just take a new shot!

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Dandelions (4/12)
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Milano, the fashion ‘capital’ of Italy. This image was captured Winter 2013 atop the magnificent cathedral, right in the centre of the city. Look for the “L” shape framing the scene, formed by the rooftop and trademark of a good few SchimJolie designs.

Of the many people who scale the cathedral and take photographs, no two pictures are ever identical. ‘Duomo Di Milano’ is about how we all see things differently and how important it is to know our minds are subjective. Our differences divide us, but it is the special human quality of open-mindedness lets us recognise, accept and celebrate those differences.

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Duomo Di Milano (10/12)
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This image was captured during an early morning run in Bertes Bay in Kristiansand in the Spring of 2013. The swan seemed to be almost gliding after me as I moved, like it wanted to tell me something. Out of curiosity, I took her portrait.

Later I learned the swimming, single swan, actually is called a sing swan. This species of bird has long been considered a symbol of outer beauty, celebrated in fairytales and art. Yet let us not forget how more vital and essential it is to have beauty inside. By being generous with your laughter and kind with your smile, so much more in life can be achieved. Just try!

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Single Swan (8/12)
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SILK DESIGNS, INSPIRED BY AN EVER-CHANGING WORLD.